Ergonomic, comfortable, breathable, flexible, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antistatic protective glove

ABSTRACT

A protective glove having a thumb part, an index finger part, a middle finger part, a ring finger part, a pinky finger part, a palm part, a lower body portion and a wrist portion. A finger connection part has a woven layer on which coating is applied and which is configured between the index finger part, the middle finger part, the ring finger part and the palm part.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The invention relates to a protective glove developed to protect theuser potential hazards in the work zone in accordance with the nature ofthe work.

In particular, the invention relates to a protective glove that isshaped considering the ergonomics suitable for the hand to allow theuser to work comfortably and provides comfortable use in terms ofproviding good moisture transfer, having antibacterial, antimicrobialand antistatic properties, and providing hygiene and freshness.

PRIOR ART

All measures to be taken to ensure a safe working environment in orderto prevent and reduce the exposure of workers to occupational accidentsdue to reasons such as physical environmental conditions at work, orwork environment are called occupational safety. Taking necessaryprecautions against all kinds of risks that may arise in the workplace,such as occupational accidents and occupational diseases, fulfilling theconditions in this regard and ensuring that the tools and equipment thatmay help to fulfill these objectives are included are among theoccupational health and safety issues.

Personal protective equipment used to protect personal safety in theworkplace has a great role in meeting occupational health and safetyrequirements. The purpose of the use of personal protective equipment isto prevent any occupational accidents, to protect the health of theworkers and to ensure that they are survived with minimal damage at thetime of the accident. The protective gloves are one of the protectiveequipment that is widely used in various industrial fields today, inorder to provide protection with different functional properties. Theprotective gloves made of cotton, leather, and synthetic materials arebasically capable of protecting the hands of employees against dangerssuch as cutting, wear, puncture wounds, hot, cold, chemicals, andelectricity.

Synthetic gloves, commonly used in current applications, are notergonomic and comfortable enough due to their synthetic structure. Thisprevents employees from using their hands easily. These gloves do notbreathe air, and since there is no moisture transfer, it is not possibleto throw the sweat out. Therefore, bacteria are formed in the glovestructure due to temperature, humidity and sweat factors in long-termuse. This condition can also lead to fungus growth on the hands andnails, and also skin deformations. In addition, due to the lack ofadequate washing of gloves, chemical residues in gloves may penetratethrough the body of the user through the skin over time. All thesedisadvantageous situations cause the employees not wanting to wear theirprotective gloves for a long time and to remove them during the work.Furthermore, said gloves do not allow users to move their fingerssufficiently and cause insufficient efficiency in performing functionssuch as holding and gripping. As a result, the rate of occurrence ofwork accidents increases, jobs are disrupted and production efficiencydecreases.

As a result, due to the above-mentioned drawbacks and the inadequacy ofthe existing solutions, an improvement in the technical field has beenrequired.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a protective glove of the ergonomicstructure with comfortable use that meets the above-mentionedrequirements, eliminates all disadvantages and brings some additionaladvantages.

The main purpose of the invention is to create a protective glove withan ergonomic structure that allows the user to move their fingers in acomfortable way without any restriction or limit.

Another purpose of the invention is to introduce a protective glove thatprovides comfortable use even in long-term use by offering moisturetransfer, refreshment, and hygiene in a way that prevents the user'shands from sweating.

Another purpose of the invention is to produce a protective glove thatprovides antibacterial and antimicrobial effects by preventing theproliferation of bacteria, prevents the formation of bad odors andprotects the natural balance of the skin.

Another purpose of the invention is to introduce a protective glovemanufacturing method that offers strong grip advantage in wet, dry,oily, and humid environments.

Another purpose of the invention is to produce a protective glove thatis resistant o abrasion, tear, and puncture.

Another purpose of the invention is to introduce a protective glovemanufacturing method that prevents chemical residues from coming intocontact with the body.

In order to fulfill the above-mentioned purposes, the invention relatesto a protective glove having a woven layer on which a coating isapplied, that comprises a thumb part, a forefinger part, a middle fingerpart, a ring finger part, and a pinky finger part, a palm portionstructured in the continuation of said pinky finger part, and after saidthumb part, a body having a lower body portion extending in thecontinuation of the palm portion and a wrist portion configured in thecontinuation of said body. Accordingly, the said protective glovecomprises the finger part of the woven layer of the position of theindex finger, middle finger and ring finger from the location of thepart of a finger to ensure that they remain below a middle finger partand the palm with the ring finger portion, and a finger part that isconfigured between the said connection parts.

In order to accomplish the purposes of the invention, the yarns thatmake up the woven layer are single or double-layer twisted yarnssupplied from nylon and 1 or polyester and their mixture with elastane.

In order to accomplish the purposes of the invention, the yarns formingthe woven layer are preferably 40-350 denier thin and 250-450 rounds/mtwist value.

In order to accomplish the purposes of the invention, the woven layer ispreferably formed with the seamless knitting machine of a 15 gauge.

In order to accomplish the purposes of the invention, the saidprotective glove contains a silver ions applied surface formed by thefinishing process.

The structural and characteristic features and all advantages of theinvention outlined in the drawings below and in the detailed descriptionmade by referring these figures will be understood clearly, thereforethe evaluation should be made by taking these figures and detailedexplanation into consideration.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1 is the detail view of the woven layer of the protective glove ofthe invention.

FIG. 2 is the general view of the protective glove of the invention.

The drawings do not necessarily have to be scaled, and the details thatare not necessary to understand the invention may be neglected. Otherthan that, elements that are substantially identical, or at least havesubstantially identical functions, are denoted by the same number.

REFERENCE NUMBERS

10 Protective Glove

20 Woven Layers

-   -   21 Wrist Part    -   22 Body        -   221 Lower Body Part        -   222 Palm Part        -   223 Finger Connection Part    -   23 Thumb Part    -   24 Index Finger Part    -   25 Middle Finger    -   26 Ring Finger Part    -   27 Pinky Finger Part

30 Coating

-   -   31 Coating Surface

40 Silver Ion Applied Surface

-   -   41 Silver Ion

50 Moisture/Sweat Particles

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In this detailed description, the protective glove (10) of the inventionis explained only for a better understanding of the subject matter andwithout any restrictive effect.

The protective glove (10) of the invention consists of a woven layer(20), a coating (30) applied on said woven layer (11), and a silverion-applied surface (40) formed by nano-technological application, aswill be seen in FIG. 2. The woven layer (20), as seen in detail in FIG.1, consists of a thumb part (23), a forefinger part (24), a middlefinger (25), a ring finger part (26) and a pinky finger part (27), abody (22) configured in the continuation of said finger part, and awrist part (21) configured further downstream of the said body (22). Thebody (22) consists of a structured lower body part (221) following thebeginning of the wrist part (21), a structured palm part (222) in thecontinuation of the said lower body part (221), and a structured fingerconnection part (223) in the continuation of the said palm part (222).The said thumb part (23) is structured on the line where the lower bodypart (221) and the palm part (222) intersect. The said index finger part(24), middle finger fragment (25) and ring finger fragment (26) areconfigured on the line where the finger connection portion (223) ends.The said pinky finger part (27) is structured on the line where the saidpalm part (222) ends and at the same time the finger connection part(223) begins.

The woven layer (20) is obtained by knitting from the fingers towardsthe wrist part (21) in the seamless knitting machine. Accordingly, inthe formation of the woven layer (20), the pinky finger part (27), thering finger part (26), the middle finger part (25) and the index fingerpart (24) are respectively configured in that order. Then the ringfinger part (26), the middle finger part (25) and the index finger part(24) are followed by the making of the finger connection part (223) andthen in the continuation of the pinky finger part (27) and the palm part(222), the finger connection part (223) are configured. In the process,the thumb part (23), the lower body part (221) and the wrist part (21)are structured and the woven layer (20) is obtained. The manufacturedwoven layer (20) is in accordance with the European hand size specifiedin the EN 420:2003+A1: 2009 standard.

An ergonomic protective glove (10) that fits the user's hand is obtainedby starting the pinky finger part (27) from a different position thanthe ring finger part (26), the middle finger part (25) and the indexfinger part (24) in the woven layer (20). Thus, the mobility of thefingers of the user is increased while using the protective glove (10)and accordingly, the protective glove (10) can be used more effectively.

The yarns used to form the woven layer (20) can be selected from cotton,nylon, polyester, aramid, polyethylene, glass fiber, steel wire, bamboo,CoolMax, Thermax, viscose, carbon, etc. natural or synthetic yarngroups. The protective gloves (10) to be obtained require high waterholding capacity, improved abrasion and friction resistance andelasticity properties, and the protective gloves (10) preferably employsingle or double-ply twisted nylon and/or polyester and yarns fromelastane mixtures thereof. The yarns used are preferably 40-350 denierthin and 250-450 rounds/m twist value. Yarn fineness is determined bythe number of needles in an inch in the used knitting machine. A 15gauge machine is also used to obtain the protective glove constructionof the invention.

After the knitted layer (20) is obtained. the protective glove (10) ispreferably fixed in the dryer with hot air. By the fixing process, theinternal stresses seen in the knitted layer (20) arising from theproduction are removed and the structure is stabilized to provide adurable and uniform shape. The fixed woven layer (20) is attached tohand molds with a temperature of 40 ±10° C., and then dipped into thecoagulant solution and then into the coating chemical.

The coagulant solution may be selected from methanol-calcium nitratesolution, methanol-acetic or formic acid solution, water-calcium nitratesolution, water-acetic acid solution, ethyl alcohol-calcium chloridesolution, ethyl alcohol-calcium nitrate solution or from the mixturesthereof. The immersion of the woven layer (20) into a coagulant solutionaims to increase the polymerization of the polymer latex in the chemicalused in the coating process to be applied and to provide homogeneousdistribution on hand molds. Hand molds dipped in the coagulant solutionare preferably kept in solution for 2.5±1.5 minutes.

The coating process is applied in order to create a coating (30) on thewoven layer (20) so that a coating surface (31) which increases thecoefficient of friction and strengthens its grip in wet, dry, oily andhumid environments is formed. The coating (30) on the knitted layer (20)creates a protective glove (10) with a highly durable, lightweight,breathable properties. In the coating chemical, preferably latexes suchas nitrile, latex, polyurethane, isoprene, or mixtures thereof are used.In the formula of the coating chemical, the chemicals harmful to humanhealth and the environment, such as DMF, DMSO, THF are not used. Theideal entry rate to the coating tank for coating the woven layer (20) inthe protective glove (10) is quite fast as the fingers enter the coatingchemical and then the speed slows down to prevent air from being trappedin the cavities between the fingers. In addition, the hand mold isdipped into the coating chemical at a certain angle. After completion ofthe coating process, the removal of hand molds from the coating tank isperformed at a high speed and instantly in order to prevent coatingthickness variations. The more the immersion time increases, the morethe coating thickness will increase in direct proportion. After the handmolds are dipped into the coating tank, 270° and 360° rotations are madeto the hand mold bars, preferably 2±1 minutes are expected. This ensuresthat the coating chemical is evenly distributed on the protective glove(10), that the coating drops are not formed and that the coating surface(31) is smooth. This rotation process also allows for free drying. Whenthe coating process is finished, the coating chemical is filteredwithout exceptions and used for the next coating process.

Following the coating process, water spraying is applied to increase theroughness of the surface of the protective glove (10) and accordingly toincrease the grip strength. In the water spraying process, waterparticles are sent over the coating (30) and a rough and fluffy coatingsurface (31) is created to provide optimal slip resistance. Theapplication is carried out preferably by spraying water at 2.5±1 barpressure from moving nozzles by holding the hand molds stable.

After spraying with water, the protective gloves (10) are washedpreferably in 2 different water tanks of 50±10° C. The washing processallows the removal of the particles, chemicals, and salt residues leftover from the coagulant solution on the protective glove (10). Followingthe washing process, the filtration process is done to drain the excesswater remaining on the hand molds. The removal of water ensures that theprotective gloves (10) enter the vulcanization ovens as dry and obtainan efficient vulcanization process. The vulcanization process ensuresthat the coating chemical dries and the cross-links occur within thechemical to form a more durable layer. The vulcanization process iscarried out preferably at 90±20° C. for a period of 4±1 hours.Vulcanization temperature and duration are determined according to thelatex and the primer used for protective glove (10).

Following the vulcanization process, work gloves (10) are removed fromthe hand molds and, where necessary, coating reinforcement applicationscan be made to increase wear resistance and grip advantage. Theapplication of coating reinforcement requires that the coated protectiveglove (10) be moist, and the prepared chemical is applied to the dampglove through a pattern mold and the vulcanization is performed in theoven. The coating reinforcement is preferably used as nitrile latex.

After vulcanization and, if done, coating reinforcement, the protectivegloves enter the final washing process at preferably 45±15° C. forhygiene and removal of chemical residues and then are dried.

Nano-technological product application is performed as the finishingprocess to the protective gloves (10). In this respect, silver ions arepreferably used as nano-technological products in the protective gloveof the invention (10), Silver ions have been selected as it haswidespread use as a bacteriostatic material, providing excellentmoisture management, keeps cool, preventing surface slippery andquick-drying properties, providing hygiene and freshness due toadvantageous functional properties as such. Silver ions (41) arereleased slowly on the silver ions applied surface (40), ensuring thatthe structure remains chemically stable. Thus, a significant amount ofantimicrobial active substance is effectively used. No binding agentsuch as polyvinyl alcohol, polyurethane, ethyl vinyl acetate is requiredfor the application of silver ions (41). After the finishing processusing the binding agent, an additional washing process needs to be doneand this raises the extra process step, labor, and cost. Therefore, theabsence of a binding agent creates an advantage in the production ofprotective gloves (10). Silver ion technology is resistant to up to 20washes and therefore the protective gloves (10) have a long life-cyclewithout losing their functionality. The use of silver ions (41) does notcause any harm to the environment. On the contrary, it also provides anadvantage because it has the ability to clean water. In the obtainedprotective gloves (10), no bacteria were detected in the watercontaining silver ion (41) in the tests performed according to TS EN ISO9308-1 standard.

When the protective glove (10) is used, the moisture/sweat particles(50) formed by the skin are evaporated by the effect of silver ions (41)and moisture from the protective glove (10) surface is evaporated andreleased into the external environment. In addition to moisturetransfer, long-term use of protective gloves (10) results in bacteriaand related bad odor formation due to temperature and sweat. Thiscondition is prevented by silver ions clinging to the bacterium and thusthe formation of bad smell is eliminated.

Following the nano-technological product application, protective gloves(10) are branded with heat transfer printing machines and thenprotective gloves (10) are packaged under the motto of hygienic gloves.

The protective glove (10) of the invention has a structure so that theuser can move their fingers comfortably due to the form of the wovenlayer (20). This structure allows the user to use the ergonomicprotective glove comfortably and the glove can be used for longerperiods of time due to the improved capacity to work. This prevents thedisposal or the wearing out of the protective glove (10) and minimizesthe risks of occupational safety.

Furthermore, with the finishing process with nano silver ions (41)applied to the work gloves (10), moisture particles formed in the skin(20) during the use of the protective gloves (10) can be directed out ofthe protective gloves (10). Thus, a breathable and refreshing structureduring use can be provided. In addition, the use of silver ions (41)provides protective gloves (10) with the antibacterial, antimicrobial,and antistatic properties. In addition, silver ions (41) provideadhesion to bacteria and the negative effects of bacteria caused bysweating as a result of long-term glove use (bad odor, etc.) areneutralized.

1. A protective glove comprising: a thumb part, an index finger part, amiddle finger part, a ring finger part and a pinky finger part; a bodyhaving a palm part configured in the continuation of said pinky fingerand a lower body part configured in the continuation of the said thumbpart, extending downstream of the palm part; and a wrist portionconfigured in the continuation of the body and having a knitted layer onwhich a coating is applied, wherein, the glove comprises the indexfinger part and the middle finger part so that the position of the pinkyfinger part in the woven layer remains below the position of the indexfinger part, the middle finger part and the ring finger part, and afinger connection part configured between the ring finger part and saidpalm part.
 2. The protective glove according to claim 1, wherein; theyarns that make up the woven layer are single or double-layer twistedyarns supplied from nylon and/or polyester and their mixture withelastane.
 3. The protective glove according to claim 1, wherein; theyarns forming the woven layer are preferably 40-350 denier thin and250-450 rounds/m twist value.
 4. The protective glove according to claim1, wherein; the woven layer is preferably formed with the seamlessknitting machine of a 15 gauge.
 5. The protective glove according toclaim 1, wherein; the said protective glove contains a silver ionsapplied surface formed by the finishing process.